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Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight
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Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€304
IndiGo IndiGo 29h 40m · 1 stop Fri, Nov 20
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Cheapest return
€403
Saudia Saudia 19h 15m · 2 stops Tue, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 18
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €304 and round-trip from €403. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Malé to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport is IndiGo (from €304) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in November, with an average price of €331. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach €637.

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€331
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  • €331
    Nov
  • €354
    Dec
  • €441
    Jan
  • €359
    Feb
  • €504
    Mar
  • €637
    Apr
  • €589
    May
  • €548
    Jun
  • €405
    Jul
  • €474
    Aug
  • €610
    Sep
  • €459
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Friday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

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€468
€426
    Cheapest
  • €502
    Mon
  • €510
    Tue
  • €486
    Wed
  • €473
    Thu
  • €468
    Fri
  • €552
    Sat
  • €547
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Malé to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. SV873

    11:45

    MLE

    4h 55m

    Direct

    14:40

    JED

    - - T - - - S
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  2. SV261

    17:05

    JED

    4h 5m

    Direct

    21:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  3. SV875

    17:40

    MLE

    4h 55m

    Direct

    20:35

    JED

    - M - - - - -
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  4. SV265

    06:50

    JED

    4h 5m

    Direct

    10:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  5. J2302

    11:10

    MLE

    7h 15m

    Direct

    17:25

    GYD

    S - - W - F -
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  6. J2075

    09:40

    GYD

    3h 15m

    Direct

    11:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  7. 6E1142

    17:45

    MLE

    3h

    Direct

    21:15

    BOM

    S M T - T F S
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  8. 6E017

    13:40

    BOM

    7h 20m

    Direct

    18:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  9. 6E1132

    09:15

    MLE

    3h

    Direct

    12:45

    BOM

    S M T W T F S
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  10. 6E017

    13:40

    BOM

    7h 20m

    Direct

    18:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  11. XY246

    13:55

    MLE

    6h 25m

    Direct

    18:20

    RUH

    - - - W - F -
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  12. F3573

    15:45

    RUH

    4h 15m

    Direct

    20:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 7 hours 59 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 09:00, and the last departs at 22:35, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €1,256 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1127 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from €304, and round-trip fares start from €403. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Fri, Nov 20; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 7 hours 54 minutes, and around 11 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport is €619. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Velana International Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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